Ocean freight
Sea route Asia–Europe
Direct ocean services via Suez or the Cape of Good Hope, with European connections.
- every 14 daysPAX rhythm
- weeklyOCR rhythm
- Da Chan Bay → Koper 36 daysExample
- Koper, Barcelona, Moerdijk, Rotterdam, HamburgEuropean ports
In short
Sea route Asia–Europe
For shipments with more time flexibility, ocean freight remains the most economical route. In the PAX service the European leg runs via the Cape of Good Hope with sailings every 14 days; the OCR service lists Suez routings per route, with weekly sailings.
Strengths
What sets this corridor apart
Cost
The most economical route for volumes with time flexibility.
Port choice
The right destination port shortens on-carriage.
Combinable
With rail and truck on-carriage into a door-to-door chain.
Keep in mind
What to plan for
- 01
Transit time
Much longer than rail; the next sailing is decisive.
- 02
Routing
Cape or Suez routing depending on service and conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Asia to Europe take?
In the PAX service roughly 31–47 days port to port from China to Barcelona, Koper or Moerdijk, depending on the port pair. Pre- and on-carriage come on top.